Ghanaian Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has named Omar Sterling, also known as Paedae of R2Bees, as her all-time favourite Ghanaian rapper.
Speaking in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Gyakie shared the deep admiration she has for the rapper’s unique style and lyrical storytelling.
“My favourite rapper in Ghana now is Omar Sterling of R2Bees. He’s always been. Yea, he’s my all-time favourite Ghana rapper,” she stated.
Gyakie explained that what draws her to Omar Sterling’s music is his poetic delivery and the depth in his lyrics.
“Omar Sterling is a poet. I always say every time that his rap is always different. The storytelling—he gives his audience stories about his life or things that are happening in real time, and it’s the way he puts the lyrics together for the listener to understand what he is saying that always gets me very happy. I think he’s a very good writer and he’s a good storyteller,” she added.
Although Gyakie doesn’t consider herself a rapper, she revealed that she has a strong appreciation for rap and occasionally infuses it into her music.
She also noted that her musical versatility is influenced by a wide range of genres she was exposed to while growing up.
Currently, Gyakie is making waves with her latest single ‘Sankofa’, a track that sets the stage for her upcoming debut album, ‘After Midnight’.